New West Wellness Centre Inc.- Massage Therapy & Acupuncture & Chiropractor & Naturopathic Medicine

Introduction to Acupuncture:

Acupuncture is among the oldest healing
practices in the world that originated in China. It is
based on an energetic model that encourages your body’s
natural healing abilities, therefore enables you to
regain and keep physical and emotional health. The
function of acupuncture is to ensure Qi (the flow of
vital life energy). Qi circulates in human body through
specific pathways called Meridians. When Qi flows
smoothly through meridian pathways, it will nourish
every cell, organ and tissue in your body. But if Qi
becomes “blocked or obstructed” somewhere in your body,
it may lead to pain and illness.

The treatment:
An acupuncturist will place fine, sterile needles at
specific points called acupuncture points, or acupoints
along your meridian pathways. The safe and painless
insertion of the needles unblocks the damming or
obstruction of your meridians. Releasing this blockage
allows the Qi to freely circulate, eliminating pain and restoring the
body’s ability to heal itself.

Is acupuncture safe?
Acupuncture is very safe. All needles are individually
pre-package and sterile. Each needle is disposed of
after one use.

Does it hurt when the needles are inserted?
We use very fine needles. When the needles are inserted
there is little if any discomfort. Once inserted, the
patient may feel numbness, distension or other sensations. Most patients
experience a calm and relaxing sensation after the
needles are inserted into the skin.

Can acupuncture help me?
Acupuncture is extremely successful in the treatment of
a many conditions. The following is a list of some
of the most common conditions treatable by Acupuncture:

Allergies

Toothache

Constipation

Diarrhea

Stress incontinence

Urinary tract infections

Infertility in women and men

Menstrual irregularities - Irregular, heavy, or painful
menstruation

PMS

Arthritis

Dizziness

Frozen shoulder

Headache and migraine

Insomnia

Low back pain

Neck and shoulder pain

Sciatica

Tennis elbow

Anxiety

Depression

Weight loss

Does acupuncture have side effects?
You need to be aware that:
-drowsiness occurs after treatment in a small number of
patients, and if affected,you are advised not to drive
-minor bleeding or bruising is very rare
-pain during treatment occurs in about 1% of treatments
- you may find that in the short term after treatment,
your symptoms
may in fact get worse before an improvement sets in.
This is a quite
common but you should let your acupuncturist know.
-fainting can occur in certain patients, particularly
with patients
who are hungry.

What type of schooling do acupuncturists have?
Registered Acupuncturists in BC receive three years of
extensive full time training at certified schools. The
acupuncturists must then pass a comprehensive exam from
the College of TCM Practitioners and Acupuncturists of
B.C [CTCMA] to become Licensed.

Acupuncture Treatment Cost per session

Initial consultation and treatment (60 - 90min) $ 60.00
Follow up treatment (60min) $ 60.00
Package of 6 treatments ($ 55.00 each) $330.00
Package of twelve treatments ($ 50.00 each) $ 600.00

Is Acupuncture is covered by Medical Service Plan (MSP) ?

Patient with family income under $28,000 or on
Disability. (Please check with MSP to see if you
qualify)

Will my health insurance cover Acupuncture?

Most extended health plans provide coverage for
acupuncture treatments, including ICBC and WCB claims. Contact your
benefits advisor at work or your insurance provider to
confirm coverage for each year. You will be asked to pay
us directly at the time of treatment. We will issue you
a receipt and then you need to follow up with your
insurance company for reimbursement.

What will happen on my first visit?

During your initial exam, a full health history will be

taken with questions regarding your health, lifestyle,

and any other information necessary for diagnosis. After

the interview process, you will receive treatment. This
initial visit is about 60 to 90 minutes.

What will happen during my treatment?
Where the acupuncture needle has been inserted, you may
feel a vague numbness, heaviness, tingling, heat, or
dull ache. Sometimes people will experience the
sensation of energy spreading from the needle. This is
called the “Qi” or energy sensation. All of these
reactions are a good sign that the treatment is working.
The Qi sensation is important for a successful treatment
so when the patient is unaware of
a needle being inserted the needle is manipulated by the
acupuncturist until a sensation is felt, usually the
sensation stops as soon as the manipulation stops but
occasionally it will take a few minutes to subside.
During treatment, you may feel energized but a feeling
of calm and well being is more common. The needles stay
in for about twenty five to thirty minutes and often
people will fall asleep during that time.

What will happen after my treatment?
People often experience a sense of deep relaxation, and
may sleep a deep sleep the night of the treatment. It’s
also common for people to feel energized or euphoric.

How many treatments will I need?
Six to ten treatments are usual for most conditions, Of
course not all conditions or individuals will respond in
the same way or within the same time frame. Some
conditions respond immediately, others take longer. The
more serious and/or long standing the condition, the
more treatments will be needed to show improvement. If a
condition is going
to respond to acupuncture, it will do so within six
treatments.
The number of treatments that a patient will require
depends on a variety of factors, the severity and
duration of your problem, your current health, and your
overall quality and quantity of Qi. Your acupuncturist
may suggest one or two treatments per week for several
weeks, or monthly visits over time for health
maintenance, seasonal “tune ups”, or preventative
medicine.

Cancellation Policy

Appointments you booked are reserved especially for you.
If you need to reschedule please be sure to call the
centre 24 hours before your scheduled appointment so we
can make your time available to another patient. Less
than 24 hour cancellation notice or a missed appointment
will be charged the full cost.

For more information please visit: www.lohmanchiropractic.com

Consultation - No Charge

Initial Exam- $70/  $45  if Under 18yrs

Adjustment- $45/ $30 if Under 18yrs

ICBC (Motor Vehicle Accident)

Initial Exam $35
Adjustment $20

WCB

Doctor Referral recommended before commencing care

Extended Health Insurance:

If you have insurance that covers chiropractic, we will give you all the information you need to get reimbursed quickly. Just send your receipts to your insurance company and they will communicate with you about reimbursement. You may request receipts per visit or have
them bundled via email. Please let us know your preference.

Remember, your agreement with your insurance company is between you and them.

Appointments:

If you are unable to make your specific time allotted, please give 24 hours notice to re-schedule your appointment.

Health Coverage for Massage Therapy

Extended Health Plans
These plans are offered by employers which provide benefits for most of our services. Plans vary either by percentage covered or annual total limits. Contact your benefits provider for a full listing of covered products and services.

BC’s Medical Services Plan

BC’s Medical Services Plan may offer some subsidy for treatments rendered by our Centre, if you are an individual on premium assistance. To determine if any subsidy is available, please contact 604.669.6667 or look Under “What coverage is available when I go to the physical therapist, massage therapist, chiropractor, naturopath or podiatrist?”, on their website here

No Physician Referral Is Necessary
Referrals are no longer required to see a Registered Massage Therapist. However, some Extended Health Plans may require a Referral from the doctor prior to massage treatment for the expense to be eligible for reimbursement. We do recommend that you research your Extended Health Care coverage to determine what, if any, guidelines are in place for your treatment expenses to be eligible.

“If you have an Extended Health Care plan through work,
you may be covered for up to 100% reimbursement of your
treatment cost”.  Ask us how!